Job Description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.



First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Stratford, ON



As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.

Why join First as a Mechanic?



In addition to a health benefits package, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:



Competitive hourly wages , based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)

ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)

Monday-Friday daytime full-time shift

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!



About First Student's Mechanic Position



At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following:



Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions

Completing work orders

Assisting with mobile emergency services



Mechanics and technicians are subject to background check

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community

You have required amount of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles

You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don't worry, we will train you for this!)

You have a mechanic's tool set

You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing



For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:



Do not have a college degree

Have military experience

Are returning to the workforce

Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs



Get your career on the road with First Student!



Apply today to join our team!



We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.